Eunatalis pernodulosa Gerstmeier & Seitner 2013

Gerstmeier, Roland & Seitner, Martin, 2013, Revision of the checkered beetle genus Eunatalis Schenkling, 1909 (Coleoptera: Cleridae: Clerinae), Zootaxa 3698 (1), pp. 1-77 : 41-48

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DOI	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6164274
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scientific name	Eunatalis pernodulosa Gerstmeier & Seitner 2013
status	sp. nov.

Treatment

Eunatalis pernodulosa Gerstmeier & Seitner 2013 , n. sp.

( Figures 10 View FIGURES 1 – 10 , 35–36 View FIGURE 35 View FIGURE 36 , 57 View FIGURE 57 A)

Specimens examined: Holotype: Greenough, 28.57S 114.44E, Western Australia, 26–29 Aug. 1979, R.P. McMillan; Dune system, Western Australia, Reg. 83282 (WAMP).

Paratypes: 8 mi W. of Warung, H.S., N. of Cloncurry, Qld, 16.xi.1966, A.&R. Mesa (ANIC). 3km N. Lansdowne, via Tarree, N.S.W., G. Williams, 22 Feb.–Mar. 1987, ex Malaise trap on rainforest margin; K 324487 (AM). on sand dunes; W. Australia: Drummond Cove, 7 km N. of Geraldton, on coast, 8.v.1973; D.C. 8. May 1973, N. V.N. MoF. (BMNH). 11km N of Geraldton, W.A., at Drummond Cove, 2-11 v.73, uv. light, N. McFarland (ANIC). Bessie Spring, 16.40S 135.51E, 8 km ESE of Cape Crawford, NT., 26 Oct. 1975, M.S. Upton (RGCM). 51km, 17°E of N from Kalbarri on VP Fence, W.A., 27°15'19"S, 114°19'58"E, 16–19 November 1998, T.F. Houston 978; Reg.no. 83289 (WAMP). N. Queensland, Porcupine Gorge NP, Hovorka leg. (JRCP). Australia, Victoria, 10.2.1992, Mitcham, G.T. Crake (RGCM). N Queensland, 13.2.2000, Undara, Sv. Bily leg.; 2 ex. (JRCP).

Diagnosis: Differs from all other species by the conspicuously emarginate and black nodules of elytral punctation.

Length: (8 specimens measured) Total length: 14–17 mm.

Head: Dark brown to black, with dense, fine yellowish pilosity; with dense punctation and wrinkles; epistomal suture more or less distinct; eyes partially with metallic sheen; interocular space about one to 1.5 eye width.

Thorax: Pronotal length to width ratio 1.06:1; pronotum dark brown, with dense, fine yellowish pilosity, with dense punctation, sides with distinct wrinkles; slightly convergent towards apex; grooves of sub-basal collar distinct, separated by a wide bar or fused. Scutellum dark brown, with isolated pilosity.

Elytra: Elytral length to width ratio 2.60:1; elytra light brown to dark brown, basally darker than in apical half, partially with a light transverse fascia, with isolated, fine, yellowish-white pilosity; elytral base slightly wider than pronotum, broader towards apex; diameter of elytral punctation in basal half as wide as interstices, slightly decreasing towards apex; punctations of tenth stria distinct almost towards apex; elytral punctation with three conspicuously emarginate, black nodules; interstices 4 and 6 slightly ridged behind middle, all others flattened; interstices with a conspicuous microsculpture.

Lower surface: Dark brown to black, with light white pilosity; procoxal cavities slightly opened posteriorly.

Legs: Light brown to dark brown, densely covered with white hairs; finely punctate and wrinkled; mesotibiae bent.

Abdomen: Tegmen ventrally closed, sides open; phallic tip spatulate, bent and slightly notched; spicular fork fused only at base.

Distribution: Occasional in coastal regions of West Australia and New South Wales, in the interior of Northern Territory and North Queensland.

Seasonal occurrence: Collected from August to May.

Etymology: The specific epithet, pernodulosa , a Latin adjective refers to the conspicuous nodules of the elytral punctations.

Eunatalis planipennis (Blackburn, 1899) ( Figures 37–38 View FIGURE 37 View FIGURE 38 , 57 View FIGURE 57 B)

Natalis planipennis Blackburn, 1899: 30 , 32.

Natalis porcata Spinola (non Fabricius, 1787) 1844: 201 (t. 16, f. 2); Blackburn 1899: 32.

Specimens examined: Natalis planipennis : Lectotype (designated here): Type; 880 T.; Australia, Blackburn Coll., B.M. 1910-236; Natalis planipennis, Blackb. (♂, BMNH). Paralectotype (designated here): SAMA Database No. 25-035804; Natalis planipennis, Blackb., Cotype ; Natalis planipennis Bl., aus Tas., 9586 Cotype (SAMA).

Comment on availability: Natalis planipennis: Although Blackburn (1899: 32) did not provide a description of N. planipennis its differentiation from twelve other Natalis species within an identification key, and from a closely related species ( N. fasciata ) within comparative notes, is enough to satisfy the terms of ICZN (1999) Article 12.1 regarding it being an available name. Additionally, in stating that N. planipennis "= porcata Spinola nec Fab." Blackburn implied an indirect reference to Spinola's (1844: 201) published description (see ICZN 1999: Article 12.2.1) of specimens misidentified as Natalis porcata (Fabricius) . Natalis porcata, sensu Spinola , is not an available name.

Comment on the type specimens: As Blackburn (1899) made no explicit reference to specimens, all N. planipennis 'type' material should be treated as syntypes (ICZN 1999: Article 73.2) and, as such, are available for lectotype designation (ICZN 1999: Article 74.1). Following Recommendation 74D (ICZN 1999) we have designated the BMNH syntype the lectotype because the majority of Blackburn's types are held in that institution (Lea 1912). The SAMA syntype is designated a paralectotype.

Others: Drummond Cove, 12 km N Geraldton, Western Australia, May 1973, N. Mcfarland; collected at ultraviolet light; Reg.no. 83279 (WAMP). Gallangowan S.F., 26.XI.1993, R.A. Yule, Dept. For. Qd.; O-166592 (QDPC). Stanthorpe, Qld, 2.X.1971, J.F. Donaldson; on Eucalyptus sp.; O-166575; 2 ex. (QDPC). Stanthorpe Q., January 1928, H.J. Carter; Eunatalis hirta Blkb (ANIC). Stanthorpe, QLD, Jan 61, C. Watts; 25-036029 (SAMA). Braemar S.F. QLD, W of Dalby, 5 Oct. 1994, F.R. Wylie, F.J. King, M. DeBaar; present in Coptocercus aberrans hole—Euc. maculata (QDPC). Braemar S.F., W of Dalby Qld., emerg. 24 July 1990, F.R. Wylie, M. DeBaar, Accn.No. 6535-8; ex tunnels, Tryphocaria mastersi , ex trunk, standing Euc. maculata; O-166590 (QDPC). Tasmania, (Simson) (MNHN). Victoria; CNHM 1955, Karl Brancsik Colln., ex Eduard Knirsch (FMNH). N.S. Wales, A. Böttcher, Berlin (ZMB). Australia; Porcata ♀; Ex Musaeo James Thomson (MNHN). Lilyvale, New South Wales, 8:8:1971, D.A. Doolan; K 324454 (AM). Australia: QLD, -27°30' 153°4'59", White's Hill, Brisbane, 28.vi.1915 CH. Tyron, & Bridwell, C. 2857; O-166596 (QDPC). Broadwater, 9-6-25; O-166594, O-166595 (QDPC). Warragul, Vic., 5.1.63; E.C. Vallis, Bequest, Don.- Aug. 1965 (QM). Merimbula, 14.2.50, N.S.W., F.E. Wilson; F.E. Wilson Collection (NMV). Kimberley, West. Aust.; Coll. Hacker (SDEI). Lucindale, S.A., Feuerneerdt; 25-036118 (SAMA). Adelaide; 25-036010, 25-035903 (SAMA). Adelaide; 1932 vid. J.B. Corporaal (ZSM). Australia, Blackb's Coll.; 25-036117 (SAMA). 1932 vid. J.B. Corporaal; Adelaide (ZSM). Adelaide, July 1955; C.H.S. Watts; 25-036031 (SAMA). Adelaide, S. Australia, A.H. Elston; K 324389 (AM). Dividing Rge., V, Blackb's Coll.; Field Museum 1970, exch. South Australian Museum (FMNH). Australie; Porcata Fab ; Ex Musaeo Mniszech (MNHN). N. Guinea (MNHN). N. Guinea, Coll. Sayer (BMNH). Found dead in fire wood, (Eucalypt), Newstead, Laun. Tas. 9-10-80 S.F. (ANIC). Australie; coll. A. Sicard 1930; Natalis cribricollis (MNHN). Victoria; coll. Sedillot 1935 (MNHN). T'Fielp., 12/43; J.G. Brooks, Bequest. 1976 (ANIC). New Glenelg., S.A., S.A. White, June 1880; Ex Capt. S.A., White Coll.; 25-035992 (SAMA). Australia Tas., Hobart Mt. Nelson, January 1965, G.F. Bornemissza (SMNS).Melbourne; Pascoe, Coll., 93–60; Homotype Eunatalis fasciata Blackburn (BMNH). 622, 18; Melbourne (MCSN). Sydney district, N.S.W., J.J.W. (HEC). Blue Mts., N.S.W., 3,000–3,500ft., J.J.W. (HEC).Hobart, Tas. 1.1903, J.J. Walker (HEC). Austral., Victoria; Sammlung J.N. Ertl; 1938 vid. J.B. Corporaal, 2 ex. (ZSM). porcata F., Vict. Muller 70 (SMNS). Tasmania; Eunatalis porcata (RGCM). Hobart, Tas, Griffith; Griffith Collection, Id. by A.M. Lea, 25-035820, 6 ex. (SAMA). Hobart, Tasmania, J.J. Walker (BMNH). Outside light, St. John Fisher College, Hobart, TAS, 14/11/85, S. Fearn (ANIC). TAS: Westbury, 10km N., 15Aug1996, A.I. Knight, under Gum tree bark, 2ex. (QM). Ulverstone; 25-035794, 25-035817 (SAMA). Tasmania; Andrewes, Bequest., B.M. 1922-221 (BMNH). Ringwood, 9.2.(?), H. Pottinger (QM). Dark Corner, 27.1.1969, N.S.W.; K 324444, K 324447, K 324449, K 324440, K 324442, K 324441, K 324443, K 324445, K 324446, K 324448 (AM). Helensburgh, New South Wales, 20:12:1970, D.A. Doolan; K 324451 (AM). Kuranda, Queensland (MNHN).Kuranda, Queensland; Museum Paris, E. de Moult 92 (MNHN). Box Hill 20.12.60, in house, E.B.S. NMV). Australia, Canberra ACT, 5 km s Cotter River, 100m 11.12.1987, leg. M. Baehr; unter Eukalyptus-Rinde (RGCM). Australien; Guta NSW, Coll. Dr. Reitter (RGCM). Australia; Natalis porcata (RGCM). Australien, QLD, New England Range, SE, Glen Innes 10.12.1990, leg. F. Wachtel, 4 ex. (RGCM). Australia NSW, Glen Innes, leg. Wachtel, 12.92, 3 ex (RGCM). Glen Innes, 26-10-1957, N.S.W.; K 324423 (AM).Prison Farm, Glen Innes, July 1969 – Dec. 1970 (ANIC).NSW 30km S of Glenn Innes, 28 Dec. 1982, J. Doyen coll. (ANIC). Mansfld. (Vict.), Australia, ex coll. F. Schneider; Natalis porcata (RGCM). Australien Vic., Casterton, 9.XI.1961, leg. H. Demarz (RGCM). Umgeb. Sydney, N.S.W. Austral., leg. Nikitin, 1960, 2 ex. (RGCM). Aus/S.A./Umg. Kangaroo Isl., 12/ 97 leg. Roppel, 4 ex. (RGCM). S. Australia; 25-035832 (SAMA). Kangaroo Is., J.G.O. Tepper; 25-035827 (SAMA). Australien NSW, Armidale Umg., 1.2.1962, leg. H. Demarz (RGCM). N.S. Wales; det. Corporaal 1938, Eunatalis porcata F. (ZSM). Australia, NSW, 15 km n Armidale 28.11.1990, leg. R. Gerstmeier (RGCM). Armidale, N.S.W., 20-XII-1983, M. Goombs (QM). Armidale, N.S.W., 4-VIII-1983, M. Goombs, 2 ex. (QM). Australia, Barretts Bay, SE Tas. 11.1.83, G.F. Bornemissza; Natalis porcata (F), 3 ex. (ZSM). 088; Victoria, Blackburn; 25-035807 (SAMA). Goulburn; 25-035848 (SAMA). S. Australia, Rev. A.P. Burgess; 25-035866 (SAMA). Mt. Lofty 7.2.87, a. Bukin; 25-035854 (SAMA). Mt. Lofty Rgs, S. Australia, A.H. Elston; Eunatalis porcata Fab., W. Australia (BMNH). Mt. Lofty R., S. Australia, A.H. Elston; K 324369 (AM). Launceton; 25- 0 35853, 25-035816 (SAMA). Launceton (FMNH); Launceton, Tasmania (QM). Tasmania, Launceston; A.H. Elston Collection; K 324346 (AM). Launceton, Tasmania; 268, 2 ex. (QM). Swifty Ck, V., Jan. 1935, F.E. Wilson; F.E. Wilson Collection; Col-65440 (NMV). Bendoc. V., Jan. 1938; F.E. Wilson; F.E. Wilson Collection (NMV). Cooma, NSW-Australien (RGCM). Australien, NSW, Sydney 3/1981, leg. F. Wachtel (RGCM). Sidney; Mus. Hauschild, 12-9-1914 (ZMUC). Australien, E-Tasmania, Freycinet Pen., 8.11.1972, leg. Baehr (RGCM). Australia, Brisbane Q, leg. Wachtel, 1.91 (RGCM). Australia, NSW, 65 km SW Walcha, 2.12.1990 leg. M. Baehr (RGCM). Australien, NSW, Kew 1/1997 Lamond (RGCM). Australia '11, TAS 84, 7km ne. Huonville, 192m, 42°58'39"S, 147°06'52"E, 9.2.2011, M. Baehr (RGCM). Australia, Victroia, Heathcote, 25.11.2006, At light, Heathcote Motor Inn, L. Hendrich leg (RGCM). Australia '11, TAS 83, 1km n. Geeveston, 31m, 43°09'11"S, 146°56'59"E, 9.2.2011, M. Baehr (RGCM). Australia '11, TAS 32, 15km sw Gladstone, 41°01'56"S, 147°57'269"E, 81m, 25.1.2011, M. Baehr (RGCM). Forest Reefs, N.S.W., Lea; 25-035860, 4 es. (SAMA). Lawson, N.S.W. Lea; 25-036121 (SAMA). Mt. Buffalo, Victoria, 30-1-33, Ad. Turner, 2 ex. (QM). Newnes, 25-1-1969, N.S.W.; K 324439 (AM). NSW: 33°10.62'Sx 150°14.2'E, Newnes, 15 Nov 2008, G. Monteith, Hand coll. (QM). Noble Park, V., 5.10.18 /9, H. Pottinger (QM). N.S.W., Liverpool; 1919, 14 (MTD). Australia: Bruny Is., SE Tas. 31.XII.81, G.F. Bornemissza (SMNS). Australia, Blackmans Bay, Tas., January 1984; G.F. Bornemissza (SMNS). Australia, Hobart, Mt. Nelson, Tas., November 1984; G.F. Bornemissza (SMNS). Tasmania, leg. Bornemissza; Hobart/Mt. Nelson/ 300m, 31.X.1981 (HNHM). 35°30'S; 150°24'E (GPS), NSW: Bawley Point, 21–23 September 2000 DCF (ANIC). 35.30S 150.24E, Bawley Point, NSW, 31 Dec 98, D.C.F. Rentz (ANIC). Victoria: Westburton (GPS), 37°45'15"S 145°41'09"E, 22 December 2002, under bark of Eucalyptus regnans, M.S. Harvey, M.E. Blosfelds (WAMP). Talbot Victoria, 20 October 1979, under eucalyptus bark (iron Bark), R. Patterson F 102; K 324472 (AM). Black Mt. F.C.T., 4.5.30, W. Rafferty (ANIC). 35.17S 149.07E, ACT: Canberra, Black Mountain, 21 Dec. 1988, M. Hauser; at light, 2 ex. (ZMUC). 35.17S 149.07E, ACT: Canberra, Black Mountain, 4 Nov. 1988, A. Calder, W. Dressler; at light (ZMUC). Black Mt. A.C.T., light trap, 14.xi.65, I. Common (ANIC). Brighton; Natalis porcata Fab , Tasmania; 25-035864 (SAMA). Adaminaby, S.E. N.S.W., 2:xii:1955, I.G. Filner; About 3000ft, under bark (QM). Old Adaminaby, N.S. Wales, 24 Jan.1967, T.G. Campbell (ANIC). Jindabyne, N.S.W., 3000ft, Helms III.89; Australie; mastersi (MNHN). NSW, Waste Point, 8.3km N Jindabyne, Kosciuszko NP, 36.347S, 148.606E, 0 8 Dec 2007, D.R. Britton, D.J. Smith, P. Hinton, BRITTON, 2007040 (M.V. Lamp); K 324506 (AM). Nunawading, Vic., 2.Nov.1957, Neboiss (NMV). C 4162; Australia: QLD, -26°49', 152°51', Candle Mountain, FieldNat. excursion, 6.v.1918, H. Tyron, C:4162; O-166597 (QDPC). Hazelwood V., Nov. 16th 1961, C.G.L. Gooding (ANIC). Chillagoe Qld., July 1921 (NMV). Ridgeway, Tas., C. Oke, 2.3.48; 1.3.48 (NMV). Mt. Gambier, Jan. 1940, S.A.; F.E. Wilson; F.E. Wilson Collection (NMV). S. Australia: Deep Creek, Waitpinga, I. iii.1949, E.B. Britton (BMNH). Australia: NSW: Murramarang NP., Pebbly Beach, 35°36'27,2"S 150°19'38,3"E, (± 130m), 0m, 14.XII.2008, Eucalyptus forest, dry stream, handpick, leg. A. Schomann & J. Pedersen (ZMUC). Omeo, Vic., Jan. 1935, F.E. Wilson; F.E. Wilson Collection (NMV). Grampians, Vic., C. Oke (NMV). Grampians, Vic., 2.63, CW; 25-036036 (SAMA). Myponga, S. Australia, A.H. Elston; K 324388 (AM). West Pymble, near Sydney, N.S.W., 5.11.1984, D.J. Scambler; K 324400 (AM). S. Aust., Blackwood—uv. light, 11 Dec. 66, 16 Oct. 66, 26 Oct. 66, 25 Nov. 66, Noel McFarland; 25-036110, 25-036107, 25-036109, 25-036108 Blackwood, 850 ft, S. Austr., at light, 24 Sep. 65, N. McFarland; 25-035941 (SAMA). Blackwood, S. Australia, E. Ashby; 25-035956 (SAMA). S. Aust., Blackwood—uv. light, 11 Dec 66, 4 Jan 67, mid Mar 67, 15 Oct 68, Noel McFarland; 25-035940, 25-035942, 25- 0 35943, 25-035944; (SAMA). Australia-Vic., Moorooduc, D.R. Holmes lgt. (MZM). Trentham, Victoria, E.T. Smith (MZM). You Yangs V, 21.10.56, E. Smith (MZM). Australia, Victoria, Red Hill, D.R. Holmes leg. (JKCB). Australia, Victoria, Lake Entrance, D.R. Holmes leg. (JKCB). 35.30S 150.18E, Kioloa SF, 15 km NE Batemans Bay, NSW, Nov. 86, M.G. Robinson, flight interc. trap (ANIC). Toowoomba Q, 12.3.1964, G. Shaw; O-166593 (QDPC). Bathurst, N.S.W., Feb 1932, W.W. Froggatt; K 324360 (AM). Moe, Vict., 9-9-1955, C.G.L. Gooding (ANIC). 2 mls. E. Nelligen, N.S.W. 2.11.1949, Cane & Gemell (ANIC). Dorrigo (QM). Legume, N.E., N.S.W. Feb:78 (QM). Mt. Ainslie, ACT., 18.8.66, K. Pullen (ANIC). Mt. Panorama, New South Wales, 24.11.1968, D.A. Doolan; K 324438, K 324436, K 324437 (AM). Lane Cove, N.S.W., June 1947, N.W. Rodd; K 324397 (AM). Jamberoo, N.S.W., Jany. 1949, N.W. Rodd; K 324398 (AM). Bargo, New South Wales, 2:12:1967, D.A. Doolan; K 324435 (AM). St. Albans, New South Wales, 5:7:1980, D.A. Doolan; K 324475 (AM). Canberra, A.C.T., -1-1960, D.P. Carne (ANIC). Canberra, A.C.T., 25 Feb. 1962, R.V. Southcott; 25-035980 (SAMA). Broulee, NSW, 27.iv.66, M. Upton, 2 ex. (ANIC). Mt. Franklin, 27.1.1959, D.P. Carne (ANIC). Enfield, NSW, 12.89, E.P. Ramsay (AM). Yass, 17-4-65, J. Varley; K 324415 (AM). Mittagong, K9872; K 324423 (AM). Bent's Basin, New South Wales, 29:10:1967, D.A. Doolan; K 324434 (AM). Gippsland, Victoria (SDEI). Ourimbah, Australie, (N.S.W.) (MNHN). N.S.W., Ourimbah, Ch. Schindler, 1905 (MNHN). Bulga, NSW 1926, 2 ex. (ANIC). Kardella, S. Gippsland, Victroia, 2 ex. (ZMB), 1 ex. (MTD). Taralga, N.S. Wales, Dr. Broom, 99–130 (BMNH). VIC: Shepparton, E. grandis (Tall) Jan 1995 , Emerged Oct 1995 (ANIC). Shepparton, May 59, F.E. Wilson; F.E. Wilson Collection (NMV). Eltham V., 23.II. (?), H. Pottinger S. Australia, Mount Barker, 19.iv.1949, F.B. Britton, 3 ex. (BMNH). Chiswick, nr., Armidale, NSW, 21.xi.65, E. Britton (ANIC). Chiswick Experimental Station, near Armidale, N.S.W. at light 12.xii.67 (ANIC). S. Australia, Bridgewater, Cox's Creek (BMNH). Australia: N.S.W., Cabramatta, 18-xi-1964, M.I. Nikitin, B.M. 1965-258 (BMNH). M.F.L. 1935, Evansford (BMNH). Mt. Moffatt NP, S.C. QLD, Consueolo Tableland, 1000m, 20–27 Sept. 1986, Monteith, Yeates & Thompson (QM). S. Australia: Hindmarsh Falls, 23–24.xii.1961; At light (BMNH). Kurnell, 30.12.1955, N.S.W.; K 324424 (AM). Rokeby V., Nov 5th 1963, C.G.L. Gooding (ANIC). Natalis porcata Fab, Orange N.S.W., Coll. & det. W.W. Froggatt (ANIC). Q.M., Blackall Range, 1/4/11 Wild. (QM). Labertouche V., Jan 9th 1958, C.G.L. Gooding (ANIC). 49km NE of Tumut, WSW, 6.xi.72, S. Misko (ANIC). Glenfyne: V., 21.XI.1964, wad. Starre (QM). Gibraltar Falls, nr Tharwa, NSW, 23.xii.73, E. Britton, 2 ex. (ANIC). 23.41S 134.15E, 39 km E of Alice Springs NT, 26 Sep. 78, Upton & Barrett, 3 ex. (ANIC). Picadilly Circus, Brindabella Range, under bark, 3.ii.66, E. Britton (ANIC). Mt. Kaputar, N.S.W., 3000FT., 18 Nov 1968, C.W. Frazier, At Light (ANIC). Belconnen ACT, 14 Nov. 1991, K.R. Pullen; Kim Pullen Collection (ANIC). 35.34S 149.15E NSW, Urila Rd, 10.9km E of Williamsdale, 20 Nov.–19 Dec 2004, C. Lambkin & N. Starick; malaise trap ANIC, -2561 old acacia regrowth, between waterholes (ANIC). In Firewood, Liftey Valley, TAS Sep. 84, S. Fearn, 4 ex. (ANIC). Outside light, Sandy Bay, McBart TAS, March 1985, S. Fearn (ANIC). Under bark on dead Eucalypt Stump, Greensbead, TAS 11/2/86, S. Fearn (ANIC). P. Zborowski; Wahroonga, NSW/ Nov. 1971; K 324458 (AM). Braidwood, 22.12.1973, N.S.W.; K 324469 (AM). Emmaville, 27.3.1973, N.S.W.; K324466, K 324468 (AM). Tarana, K9359; K 324362 (AM). NSW, Pumphouse Track nr Sawpit Creek, Kosciuszko NP, 36.353S, 148.558E, 0 9 Dec 2007, 1260m, D.R. Britton, D.J. Smith, P. Hinton, BRITTON, 2007054 (M.V. Lamp); K 324507 (AM). QLD, Fanning River (18°45'S, 148°27'E), 16 August 1994, Vine Thicket, Patch 1, coll. J. Loughlan, black light trap; K 324499 (AM). Lansdowne, NSW, 10.i.1981, G.+T. Williams; in dry sclerophyll forest; K 324477 (AM). Clarendon; 25-035838 (SAMA). Galston, Dumbrell; 25- 0 35964 (SAMA). Glenunga, 23/5/32; 25-036015 (SAMA). Robe SA, Jan 1959, C. Watts; 25-036032 (SAMA). Mt. Crawford, Williamstown, 3 Oct. 1987, Eunatalis ; 25-036048 (SAMA). Swansea, Tas. Jan., C. Watts; 25-036033, 25-036040 (SAMA). S. Aust., KI Flinders Chase, 5km N Ravine des Casoars, 6 Nov 1990, under Eucalypt bark, E.G. Mathews; 25-036027 (SAMA). S. Aust., Nairne, Oct 1987 + 20 Oct 1987, A. Stolarski; 25-035933, 25- 0 35938 (SAMA). Pt. Noarlunga, N.B. Tindale, 30.12.1919; 25-035967 (SAMA). Mt. Magnificent, S.A., 15 Oct. 1955; 25-035987, 25-035988, 25-035997, 25-036017, 20 Oct. 1955; 25-036029 (SAMA). Sleaford Bay, Pt. Lincoln S.A., Jan.-March 1962, J. Casanova; 25-035927 (SAMA). S. Aust., Ferries, McDonald C.P., 24 Dec. 1988, A. Stolarski; 25-035929 (SAMA). K.J. Sandery, Highbury East, 31-1-60, STH. Aust; 25-035952 (SAMA). Mt. Rosea, Vic, Nov. 1950, N.B. Tindale; 25-035990 (SAMA). Reed Beds, "Holmfirth", Pulham, Nov 1889, J.W. Mellor; 25-035989 (SAMA). Mallee and Gum, 6 mls N.W. Keith, 27 December 1955, J. Baldwin; 25-035923 (SAMA). Vic., 18kms NE of Cavendish, 10 Mar. 1978, A.A. Calder (NMV). Tubrabucca, N.S.W., Jan. 10 – 23.1948, R.T.M.P.&A.N.B. (NMV). Otway Ranges, Vic., Jan. 1960 (NMV). Warburton District, Victoria, Jan 1920 (NMV). Launching Place, J.W., 9.11.0 3 (NMV). Mordialloc (NMV). Lakes Entrance, October 1919, V.; F.E. Wilson; F.E. Wilson Collection; Col-65739; Col-65741 (NMV). Traralgon, Feb 68, Vic, F.E. Wilson; F.E. Wilson Collection; Col-65719 (NMV). Gellibrand, Vic., 19–23 Jan. 1932; F.E. Wilson; F.E. Wilson Collection; Col-65738 (NMV). Caulfield, V., 10.10.17; F.E. Wilson; F.E. Wilson Collection; Col-65721 (NMV). Snowy Mtns., N.S.W., Cawpit Creek, 30 Dec. 1984, leg. G. Hangay (HNHM). Australia, NS Wales, betw. Canberra and Mount Franklin, 31.VII.1968; leg. Dr. J. Balogh (HNHM). Australia, Canberra, A.C.T., XI.1964, leg. Bornemissza (HNHM). Australia, N.S.W., Coricudgy, 600m, 1999 II.8–9., Leg. A. Podlussány, 2 ex. (HNHM). Australia, N.S.W., Wingello, Manor Park, 1999 II. 2.–3., leg. A. Podlussány (HNHM).

Diagnosis: E. planipennis is characterized by the strongly protruding wrinkles at the sides of the pronotum. The habitus is long and slender and the elytra is almost parallel with only interstices 4 and 6 slightly ridged from the middle onwards (all others are flattened). The tegmen is constricted in the middle.

Length: (827 specimens measured) Total length: 15–26 mm.

Head: Black, with isolated greyish pilosity; with dense punctation and wrinkles; epistomal suture distinct; interocular space from one to 1.5 eye width.

Thorax: Pronotal length to width ratio 1.13:1; dark brown to black, with isolated pilosity; slightly convergent towards apex; pronotum with dense small punctation, sides with strongly protruding wrinkles; grooves of sub-basal collar distinct, fused. Scutellum dark brown to black.

Elytra: Elytral length to width ratio 2.80:1; elytra dark brown to black, with isolated pilosity; elytral base slightly broader than pronotum, slightly broader behind middle; elytral punctation basally as large as interstices, punctations conspicuously decreasing behind middle, and becoming extinct before apex; punctations of striae 7 and 8 only slightly decreasing behind middle, conspicuously decreasing just shortly before apex; punctations of tenth stria distinct towards middle; punctations of ninth stria vestigial; elytral punctation with three nodules; interstices 4 and 6 slightly ridged from middle onwards, all others flattened; interstices with more or less conspicuous microsculpture.

Lower surface: Dark brown to black, with dense pilosity; metaventrite densely punctate and finely wrinkled; procoxal cavities slightly opened posteriorly.

Legs: Black, with dense pilosity and wrinkles; mesotibiae slightly bent.

Abdomen: Tegmen ventrally closed, sides open, in the middle constricted; spicular fork fused to one-third.

Distribution: Mainly in coastal regions of South Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, occasionally in the interior and with a single location in New Guinea.

Seasonal occurrence: Collected during the whole year.